Our "Second" Batch of Fall Company

Yippee!    Our son, Jarrad and his wife, Dawn and our grandsons arrived this last weekend for a quick visit before heading to a cabin in the Smoky Mountains.  

 I was so excited to see their car pull up next to our vehicles and have them all hop out of the car!   It's been a long time since we've seen each other and we've been happily anticipating their arrival for months.

I think the boys were really glad to get out of the car after their long drive up from Florida.  

First item on the list for the men......go check out the farm, starting with Joel's workshop.  Dawn and I lazily walked behind them, taking advantage of the time alone to catch up on some girl talk.

After the 8 days of rain we had last week, I was especially happy that we had sunny weather for their visit.  Their dog Charlie seemed glad to stretch her legs and run around in circles.

Of course, we had to show them the huge bluff rock formation on the farm.

By afternoon, Jarrad was itching to do some target practice.  Jeremy set up the targets and he and Jarrad filled the woods with the sound of gunfire.  

Next, it was time for Josh's first gun lesson.   Uncle Jeremy is such a patient teacher.   And Josh carefully listened to every word.

Ready.  Aim.  Fire!   He did really well and said he wanted to do it again.

Gotta love the Bucs t-shirt, along with the eye and ear protection.  

Meanwhile, back inside the farmhouse, Nate kept telling Grandpa Joel, "I not tired.   No, I not tired."  And then 30 seconds later he was laying on the floor sound asleep!   We just cracked up.   When this little guy poops out, he just drops, no matter where he is.

Some things never change......the guys took up their accustomed places on the two couches and spent a few hours watching Speed TV.  

 And Uncle Jeremy entertained the kids with his huge variety of video games.    I think the boys would have stayed in here and played video games with their uncle for days.

One thing we always know how to do is eat whenever we are together.  Doesn't matter if it's something as simple as sandwiches or as elaborate as a holiday meal, we always enjoy sitting around the table with some good food.

Grandpa Joel and Nate had some very interesting conversations over the weekend.   Nate is always ready with a silly remark which cracks Joel up.

All too soon it was time for them to pack up and head East.   We're so glad they were able to stop in on us and visit, no matter how brief.

Hopefully we'll be seeing them back here real soon.

The boys said they liked sleeping down in the RV with Uncle Jeremy there to "protect" them.   Now they're off to another adventure in the mountains.

See you soon.....

I watched as their car rounded the bend at the bottom of the farm......already thinking about their next visit here.

Sooo glad they came,
Debbie